# IP Intelligence Briefing: 102.140.217.238/32
Classification: Low Risk | Risk Score: 25/100
Date: 2026-07-28 | Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence
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## Executive Summary
IP 102.140.217.238 is a low-risk address associated with Wananchi Group (Kenya) Limited, a legitimate telecommunications infrastructure provider. The IP operates within the 102.140.217.0/24 subnet in Nairobi, Kenya (ASN 15399). No active threat indicators, known attacker signatures, or malicious campaign associations were identified. The subnet demonstrates clean classification with zero abuse density.
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## Technical Profile
Geolocation: Nairobi County, Kenya (KE)
Coordinates: 36.82°E, 1.28°S | Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
ASN: 15399 | Organization: Wananchi Group (Kenya) Limited
BGP Prefix: 102.140.217.0/24
Route Stability: Unstable (route changes observed)
Network Services:
- Open Ports: None
- TLS Certificate: Not detected
- HTTP Banner: Not detected
- Service Classification: Firewalled / No Services
- DNS PTR Records: None
DNS Configuration:
- Forward Resolution: Not confirmed
- Hosted Domains: 0
- DNSSEC Valid: Yes
- DNSBL Listings: 1 of 8 total lists
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## Threat Assessment
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| Blacklist Count | 0 |
| Known Attacker | No |
| Tor Exit Node | No |
| Spam Source | No |
| Active Attacker | No |
| Honeypot Hits | 0 |
| WAF Violations | 0 |
Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
Campaign Likelihood: Not detected
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## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet: 102.140.217.0/24
Classification: Clean
Abuse Density: 0.0
Total Siblings: 2
Active Siblings: 1
Neighbor Profile: 102.140.217.57
- Risk Score: 25
- Authority Score: 50
- Classification: Low risk
The subnet demonstrates minimal abuse activity with no threat siblings identified.
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## Historical Observation Timeline
Nine signal observations recorded through July 28, 2026:
1. DNSSEC Validation: Confirmed valid RRSIG absence (confidence: 0.90)
2. ASN Assignment: Wananchi Group (Kenya) Limited, allocated 2018-06-20 (confidence: 0.85)
3. PTR Record Status: No reverse DNS entry (confidence: 0.90)
4. Blacklist Activity: 1 of 8 blacklist listings observed, maximum severity "high" (confidence: 0.85)
5. Operator Score: 0 (confidence: 0.30)
Temporal Indicators:
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Threat Observation Count: 0
- Persistently Malicious: No
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## Relationship Graph
No relationships identified in the relationship graph for this IP address. No associations to hostnames, organizations, certificates, or related subnets were detected.
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## Recommended Actions
Current Risk Posture: Low Risk (Score 25)
Recommended Firewall Rules: None required based on current risk profile
Monitoring Status: Standard monitoring recommended
Decision Matrix:
- Block: Not recommended (low risk, legitimate infrastructure)
- Monitor: Recommended for continued threat intelligence awareness
- Allow: Permitted with standard logging
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## Intelligence Conclusions
IP 102.140.217.238 represents legitimate telecommunications infrastructure owned by Wananchi Group (Kenya) Limited. The address shows no malicious activity indicators and no association with known threat actors or campaigns. The subnet (102.140.217.0/24) maintains clean classification with low abuse density. No immediate defensive actions are warranted.
Threat Level: LOW
Action Required: NONE — Continue standard monitoring practices
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*Report generated: 2026-07-28 | Data Source: IPDebrief Intelligence Platform*
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | WGK LIR |
| ASN | AS15399 |
| Network Name | 102.140.217.0 - 102.140.217.255 |
| CIDR Block | 102.140.217.0/24 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | KE |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS15399 |
| Network Prefix | 102.140.217.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 21% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 12% | 10 | 13 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-17 23:20:45 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-03 03:55:38 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-03 03:59:50 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 16 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 102.140.217.238
Who owns the IP address 102.140.217.238?
102.140.217.238 is registered to WGK LIR. The address falls within the 102.140.217.0/24 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 102.140.217.238 located?
Geolocation data places 102.140.217.238 in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya. The local time zone is Africa/Nairobi. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 102.140.217.238 malicious or safe?
102.140.217.238 currently carries a low risk assessment, meaning no significant threat indicators have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.